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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 9h

New commission finished!! This free-range organic draft excluder belongs to the wonderfully lovely Manktelow family. I don’t know what she’s called, but I’ve named her Granny Lennox.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Anthony Devlin. Those who follow me will know that I don’t draw accessories, and I think we can ALL agree that I have seamlessly removed the novelty toy featured in the reference picture.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Daniela Flores. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Chasethestick Cumberbatch.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Alma Lapuebla-Funk. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Barack Glaucoma.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Ashley Boykin. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Lee Rex.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Amy Lapierre. I don’t know what she’s called, but I’ve named her Listener’s Mother.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Ida Tsang. I don’t know what the Alpaca is called, but I’ve named her Ida Ratheryouhadnt.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

New commission finished!! I was told recently that I should draw in my ‘Super-fun style’ more often as the usual ‘ultra-realistic style’ can often be confusing for people who struggle to tell the difference between the reference photo and my drawing.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Hannah Sakaria. I don’t know what he’s is called, but I’ve named him Pierce Wasfun.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Morgan Hoffman from The Morning Show in Canada. I don’t know what he is called, but I’ve named him John Randy.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

New commission finished!! This handsome chap belongs to a wonderfully lovely fella called James. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Tom Hardy-Perennial.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Evan Davis. I don’t know what she is called, but I’ve named her Sofa Ellis-Bextor.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by a wonderfully lovely fella called Tom. I don’t know what the dog is called, but I’ve named her Denise Mountain-Dog.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

If you were tuned into Heart Breakfast earlier this week, you’ll have heard me chatting to Amanda and Jamie, and know that I was challenged to draw their pets while I was in the studio. What you wouldn’t have seen, on account of it being the radio, are the portraits I completed.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

If you were tuned into Heart Breakfast yesterday, you’ll have heard me chatting to Amanda and Jamie, and that I was challenged to draw their pets while I was in the studio. What you wouldn’t have seen, on account of it being the radio, are the portraits I completed.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Helene Nicole. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Flipped Seymour Hoffman.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Jodi Drinkwater Giese. Whilst I’m sure Jodi wanted a portrait of her dog, I’ve decided to draw the very shy bear that is hiding out on the patio because I don’t get to draw them very often.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Juliet Hilditch. I wasn’t sure if it was a horse, or a massive Dalmatian, but I’ve imagined it’s a Dalmatian because horses are harder to draw. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Robert De Neighro.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Phil Moores. I don’t know what the cat is called, but I’ve named them Leg Ryan.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Michael Butlin. I don’t know what she’s called, but I’ve named her Dawn Clench.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I am NOT sorry about this….. New commission finished!! The wonderfully lovely Gill Ward sent in this picture of her dog dressed as ‘Where’s Wally’. It’s a shame that I have a strict ‘no accessories’ rule because I had this great idea of….oh it doesn’t matter…

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Paul Compton. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named Jack Spaniels.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Kaelyn Scalzo. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named Vic Sneezed.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Emily Sadiq-Gilmour. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Slim Curry.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Julie Schloman. I don’t know what she’s called, but I’ve named her Polly Darton.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Tara Menk. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Carl Boardbox.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

New commission finished!! This one was requested by the wonderfully lovely Ania Scannell. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Pup Sidedown.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

New commission finished!! This one was requested by the wonderfully lovely Peggy Breedlove-Gerard. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Meowthew McConaughey.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

New commission finished!! This one was requested by the wonderfully lovely Skye Stephenson and, because I have a strict ‘one pet per portrait’ rule, I’ve had to use all of my artistic abilities to seamlessly remove one of the animals from my picture.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Lesley Edwards. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Peter Couch.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Betsy Sanders McNaughton. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Hairyknee Clarkson.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Philippa Parrish. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Cloud Monet.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Britta Narum. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Garth Vader.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Niamh Nestor. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Yawn Connery.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

New commission finished!! This free-range beef wellington belongs to the wonderfully lovely Charlie Tomlinson.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Jenny Smith. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Robert Sniff.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Sheryl Shaker. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Slimothy Chalamet.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Leza Stein. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Limbothee Chalamet.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Leza Stein. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Danny Beneathsnow.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

New commission finished!! This handsome chap belongs to the wonderfully lovely Sophie Grace. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Billy Lean.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Brenda Lynn. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Curtain Cobain.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Jude Palmer. I don’t know what she’s called, but I’ve named her Liza Weresmelly.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Lisa Khun. I don’t know what she’s called, but I’ve named her Joanna Numbknee.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Lynne Lewis. I don’t know what she’s called, but I’ve named her Onya Stairs.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

New commission finished!! The wonderfully lovely Mark WP got in touch and asked if I could draw his wife’s favourite photo of their cat. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Luke Dover.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Ellie Parker. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Shelton John.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Imogen Scheele. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve named him Limbothy Dalton.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Mai Vanilli. I don’t know what she’s called, but I’ve name her Bonnie Smiler.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

It turns out that Americans REALLY like Independence Day. Which is kinda weird because I always thought that Bad Boys was Will Smith’s best work. So, in celebration of our US friends, I purposefully searched my inbox for a picture of America’s national animal; the majestic Golden Beagle.

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Pet Portraits By Hercule @portraitsbyhercule.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

New commission finished!! This portrait was requested by the wonderfully lovely Kristy Lee Wonderstone. I don’t know what he’s called, but I’ve name him Vault Disney.

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